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The poetic city: “Meditating with eyes open 12/5/17”

Jan 10, 2022 • Creative Writing

Meditation can be done with open eyes. (Photo: Pexels)

Meditating with eyes open  12/5/17    

  
Meditating with eyes open
slows time to a virtual 
standstill. 
 
It takes me past 
hope and hopelessness 
into the crushing reality 
of the moment…
 
Where the illusion of choice 
yields to the sweet breath 
of acceptance. 
 
Reece Burka 
12/5/17

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